Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
川越氷川神社
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is an old Shinto shrine in Kawagoe, said to have been founded about 1,500 years ago, in 541. The five deities enshrined here are a family that includes two married couples, so the shrine has long been known for good relationships and matchmaking. It holds seasonal events such as a wind-chime display. Visitors can walk the grounds and see traditional shrine buildings.
Visitor information
- Getting there
From Kawagoe Station, take a Tobu Bus from stop 7 and get off at Kawagoe Hikawa Jinja (the shrine is right at the stop).
The Koedo loop bus also stops at Hikawa Jinja-mae, right by the shrine, from Kawagoe and Motokawagoe stations.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- There is no shrine parking for general visitors; please use nearby coin parking.
- Seasonal events such as the matchmaking wind-chime festival are held; check the official site for current events.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Various Shinto rituals are held at the shrine throughout the year. Visitors may simply look around.
- Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
- Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
- Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saitama and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Saitama
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:07
- Dhuhr11:27
- Asr14:20
- Maghrib16:42
- Isha18:09
Times are calculated for Saitama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Saitama.
Places to pray near Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kawagoehikawa.jp, koedo.or.jp